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S169 RKE

1998 Volvo C70

Blue Petrol 2319cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jul 2015
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

170,488 mi
Last recorded170,488 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2014
Typical for 1998 Volvo C70106,947 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS169 RKE
MakeVolvo
ModelC70
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,319cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2014 170,488 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2012 169,114 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Slight dampness around steering rack

Pass 5 Aug 2011 166,407 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 11 Aug 2010 157,715 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2010 157,704 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Pass 14 Aug 2009 145,972 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2008 132,969 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2008 132,969 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 8 Jun 2007 114,324 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 7 Jun 2007 114,323 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 2 Jun 2006 106,482 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2006 106,474 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Offside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

How Reliable is the Volvo C70?

Based on 351,562 MOT tests across 21,746 vehicles.

72.6%
Pass Rate
4,929
Miles/Year
28
Year Lifespan
21,746
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 11,186
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 5,456
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 5,364
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 5,005
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 4,837
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S169 RKE is a 1998 Volvo C70 in Blue with a 2,319cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1998 Volvo C70 models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.0% with a typical mileage of 106,947 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Volvo C70 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 11,186 recorded failures. If you're considering buying S169 RKE, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volvo C70 typically stays on UK roads for around 28 years. At 28 years old, this Volvo C70 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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S169 RKE is a 1998 Volvo C70, first registered on 1 August 1998.

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